For all the time she spends in the state's capital, Merilyn said there was nothing better than coming to Warwick on rodeo weekend.

"I just love this region and I really love the people," she said

"I just love how it has that Australian spirit.

"It's still the same demographic of people, after all these years.

So far, Ms Roberton has spent her few days in Warwick connecting with old acquaintances. "The Rose and Rodeo festival gives us old-timers the opportunity to catch up with our like-minded horsey friends and share in the wonderful world of our unique Australian sport of campdrafting," she said.

On Friday she caught up with the international rodeo queens and shared memories of her days as Miss Rodeo Knowledge.

"It was a real buzz for me to see the queens here today," she said.

Ms Roberton said it was amazing to see the next generation of both competitors and horses now in action.

This year the campdrafting events have more than 120 female competitors.

"It makes me feel really proud to see so many women in the rodeo," she said.